Samsung NX11 vs Sony A57
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Below is a complete overview of the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A57, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX11 was revealed 20 months prior to the A57 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX11 scores versus the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A57
| NX11 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung NX11
| A57 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A57
| NX11 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 compared to the A57.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A57 is 80 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and A57.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A57 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 614k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 618 gr (1.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 553 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 550 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $626 | $1,000 |